Indeed. There is a lot to be said for being happy at work

It's v normal to hear of other clubs being interested in players
More so when it comes down to the final bit of negotiation on securing a player

The sceptic in me says that the players agent has a large hand in getting that out to the media to help get his player the best deal

BJB has being playing the best rugby of his career I really hope we can secure him on a long contract so he can continue that form

The problem now is that the so called bigger clubs are not having it all their way in the SL. They have managed to get the so called salary cap increased (making it more or less redundant) and 2 players now, that will be exempt from the cap. There will be five or six clubs that will use the other SL clubs as feeder clubs and if one of the smaller clubs start doing well, they will change the rules again. I know players have got to make a living, but we will find out which of the players want to stay at Wakefield. (The danger is their agents.)

Definitely their agents alegend I'm afraid.

My fear is players will be unsettled by agents putting statements out that will encourage a price battle for said player.

Yes but can you name a dozen players who have scored 10 tries so far? With mcb and tj signed unfortunately I can't see us being able to afford bjb...

My post was a positive note regarding the form of the whole team Not negative re BJB at all who I reckon is THE form winger in Super League at present.

I can name a dozen who's influence has helped BJB score those tries and have prevented them being worthless by preventing the opposition scoring more.

Dont think he will come to Hull as he doesnt like travelling.
Cant understand why but he chose Wakefield over Hull for this reason.

Where does BJB live now ???

I think you've stumbled on the answer there squire

It would be a surprising move by Radford IMO, who likes his wingers with power, saying that he has tried to signhim before (twice), offered more money at Salford and wanted to play FB at Wakey.

The downside of playing well, is you get noticed by other clubs, I'm not sure it's just about money, maybe at 28, he feels he would like to try and win something again.

Happened to us a few times when with the likes of Briscoe,Manu and Carvell who left Hull to win things and it worked out for them, hopefully we are in the position where players feel they have a good chance of winning things at Hull instead of Leeds and Warrington.

Your club is certainly moving in the right direction and if you can sort your ground out you may be in the position to keep these players.

Would be a real shame to see him go he has blossomed this year and looks faster than ever. If he's happy he should stay. Great player . 1st time in 20 year we have a team with speed we will get rid of them all i e. Bjb and miller yet keep Williams who is as fast as my aunt Penny who's 86

Polished your Crystal Ball this morning have we?

I hope Ben realises that there is more to life than taking the highest offer on the table and Wakefield's offer is acceptable..

Miller? where's he going then?

Leigh....

that flying head butt tackle really impressed em, they want him to come and coach it..

Nah.....can't see it, Jacobs too good for the championship

Hope Arundel will advise BJB not to go to Hull.

Why would he do that?

Arundel wasn't quite good enough for us, doesn't mean BJB wouldn't do well.

Or Miller?

Or Reece Lyne, there is a connection between these 3, they weren't quite good enough to be successful at Hull, let's be honest all 3 players have took some serious criticism on here in the past. Anyway just because it didn't work out, it doesn't mean they didn't enjoy their time at Hull, the two mentioned above certainly did well financially out of Hull and got good payouts despite under performing.

Do you think any of them are top 4 players?

Maybe it would be better to speak to other players who have signed, enjoyed it and been successful, Washbrook or Sneyd could be a good examples.

You can never resist a dig can you

Indeed
Although, I wouldn't put them in the top 4 category either.
It's all about how the team works and whether individuals fit into that dynamic.
Most SL players could play in a top 4 team, it doesnt mean that they have to be superstars.
In fact, the salary cap means that you cant have a team of stars.
You need grafters (like Washbrook) and some creative players, plus speed and a strong pack.

There are players in all of the top 4 that you might not want in your side but, they can all do a job for their coach.

Can't see why he would go to Hull he doesn't like films in Black and White he doesn't like travelling and he don't like fish.

Some fair points and a good post, it's all about fit and value for money, just because it didn't work out at Hull it doesn't mean they aren't right for Wakey or BJB won't work at Hull if it is to happen.